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New for Colorado

White River National Forest Map

Finally! The new White River National Forest map is now available. More than 10 million people visit this popular forest each year and now they will have a new map to help them in their explorations. The scale of this shaded relief map is 1:126,720 or one half inch equals one mile. Campgrounds, picnic grounds, trails and trailheads, scenic view points, wilderness areas and much more. Printed on water and tear proof material.

About Colorado

Welcome to Colorado

Colorado contains a microcosm of almost all that is astounding about the West. Endless stretches of plains rise up slowly to the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains, then down to arid mesas, redrock canyons, and narrow mountain valleys.

The Front Range, or eastern face, of the Rocky Mountains is what Colorado is justly known for. Visit once, and you'll rave about the ski areas with perfect snow and mind-boggling views, deer browsing in mountain meadows, or columbine growing by a glacier-fed creek. The Front Range is also the most populous, and recreational facilities tend to be highly developed and modern. The public lands of the western slope, on the other hand, offer an intriguing glimpse of the past. Fossils mark where dinosaurs roamed; ancient ruins and petroglyphs dot thecanyons and tablelands; and historic mining towns nestle in steep-sided valleys. The Plains have relatively little public lands, although the state manages a number of excellent wildlife viewing or hunting areas.

Take some time to explore the wonders of Colorado here at the Colorado Public Lands Information Center. You will discover a wealth of detailed information about where to go and what to do while touring the public lands of this state.

In our Maps & Books section, you can purchase books, maps, and other educational items to make your virtual or real visit truly rewarding. To begin your journey, click on Recreation Search.

For information on lodging, museums, tribal lands, and commercial attractions or services, contact the Colorado Department of Tourism. For information about hunting and fishing regulations and licensing information for Colorado, please contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife.